Minot Memories is a blog that pertains to the city of Minot, ND. It is brief glimpses of people, places, things and events of Minot's past that will provide some insight into the history of Minot. This photo Main Street looking south from the railroad tracks about 1940

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Friday, February 9, 2018

Minot History from 1915 #4

1915 Tales From Old Timers #4 – A Timid Justice of
the Peace – If a citizen was
generally disliked, not effort eo disguise the fact was made, as in the case of
one Justice of the Peace O’Rourke. This man was by no means popular, and a
silent vote was passed to rid the community of his presence. O’Rourke was of a
timid disposition, a fatal thing in those days. Although he was mortally afraid
of firearms, as a protection he carried a rifle with him at all times night and
day. A small whiskey keg was filled with gunpowder and placed under his
residence as a gentle reminder that he was not needed. Although the bomb failed
to explode, the scare was sufficient enough to cause O’Rourke to look for a new
home. Shortly afterwards he left the district. Although unpopular O’Rourke held
the office for many years.